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Rock Cycle Review

Authored by George Hiler

Science

7th Grade

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Rock Cycle Review
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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When magma flows out of the opening and onto the surface it becomes and is called _____.

magma

rock

sediments

lava

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Particles of rock are called sediment. When sediment is pressed together and hardens, it becomes __________ rock. Sandstone is an example made of sand particles.

Igneous

erosion

sedimentary

metamorphic

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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The process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces is:

foliation.

erosion

deposition.

weathering.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Why do metamorphic rocks rarely contain fossils?

These rocks are formed underwater, and the water dissolves the fossils.

The rock formation occurs from extremely hot magma deep inside the crust where organisms do not live.

These rocks undergo extremely high pressure or temperature changes when formed, which would destroy fossils

These rocks are usually formed from extremely hot magma or with severe lava explosions, which would destroy fossils.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Which of the following is a true statement about the rock cycle?

Heat, pressure, cooling, weathering, erosion, and deposition change rock

The formation of rock within the cycle ends after metamorphic rocks form.

Weathering occurs in igneous rocks but never in sedimentary or metamorphic

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This heat and extreme pressure form _______ rock.

Igneous

erosion

sedimentary

metamorphic

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What must happen to a sedimentary rock in order for it to change into an igneous rock?

It must be weathered and eroded.

It must melt, then cool and harden.

It must become cemented to other rocks.

It must be put under pressure until new minerals form in it

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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